Peștera: population and statistics
Peștera has a population of 3,428 (2026) across 210.6 km², or 16.3 people per km². It ranks 1,319 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,428 residents
- 210.6 km²
- 16 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Peștera ranks No. 38 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.20 km in Peștera, compared with an average of 2.97 km in Constanța County and 3.05 km nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 364.4 ‰ in Peștera, compared with an average of 459.8 ‰ in Constanța County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Peștera: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Peștera in numbers
Where is Peștera?
Population of Peștera over time
Peștera had 3,565 residents in 2016 and 3,428 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,569 |
| 2022 | 3,514 |
| 2023 | 3,478 |
| 2024 | 3,480 |
| 2025 | 3,451 |
| 2026 | 3,428 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,489 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mircea Vodă (5,569 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Peștera
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Peștera | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,466 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Peștera | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.21 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 868 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.17 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,249 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,962 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 364.4 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,942 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,588 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.58 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,483 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Peștera | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.3 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,506 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.58 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Peștera | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Peștera | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 71.5 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 172 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.20 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,654 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Peștera | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.61 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Peștera | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 945 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Peștera
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade57 · 21.5%
- Transport and storage37 · 14.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing32 · 12.1%
- Construction25 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services24 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing23 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 15.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 14.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services32 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 10.9%
- Construction of buildings22 · 8.3%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 8.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 7.2%
- Civil engineering13 · 4.9%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 4.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities11 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Peștera?
Peștera has 3,428 residents (2026), ranking 1,319 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Peștera?
Peștera covers 210.6 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Peștera growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Peștera went from 3,565 to 3,428, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Peștera?
Peștera is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.187, longitude 28.130.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Peștera?
In Peștera, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.20 km (2025), ranking 1,654 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Peștera?
In Peștera, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 364.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,942 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Peștera?
The nearest to Peștera are Mircea Vodă (12 km), Ciocârlia (12 km), Medgidia (13 km), Saligny (13 km), Rasova (14 km).